Tag: Brasil

Brazil’s New President Seeking Validation and Support From China and US Presents Challenges—and Opportunities

Commentary It sounds paradoxical, but President Lula da Silva of Brazil is seeking closer ties with both the United States and Communist China. Lula’s administration claims he will keep Brazil “firmly [in] the democratic camp.” At the same time, Lula chose to meet with Wang Qishan, a close ally of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General…


Judicial Tyranny in Brazil

Commentary Indigenous people have special protection under Brazilian law. This was so at least until Dec. 12, when an indigenous leader was arrested by order of Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court of Brazil. Cacique Serere (“Chief Tserere”) of the Xavante Tribe dared to criticise the behaviour of top electoral judges during the…